1640s, "of the same order," from Medieval Latin coordinatus, past participle of coordinare "to set in order, arrange" (see coordination). Meaning "involving coordination" is from 1769. Related: Coordinance.
coordinate (n.)
1823, in the mathematical sense, especially with reference to the system invented by Descartes; from coordinate (adj.). Hence, coordinates as a means of determining a location on the earth's surface (especially for aircraft), attested by 1960.
coordinate (v.)
1660s, "to place in the same rank," from Latin coordinare (see coordination). Meaning "to arrange in proper position" (transitive) is from 1847; that of "to work together in order" (intransitive) is from 1863. Related: Coordinated; coordinating.
实用例句
1. They appointed a new manager to coordinate the work of the team.
为协调这个队的工作，他们任用了一位新经理。来自《权威词典》
2. You must coordinate what you said with what you did.
你必须使你的言行一致.来自《简明英汉词典》
3. The army, navy and air forces are coordinate armed services.
